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Göteborg Energi orders two Opbrid B?sbaar ultra-fast bus charging stations for HyperBus project

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Göteborg Energi, the electricity provider for the City of Gothenburg, awarded a contract to Opbrid SL (Granada, Spain) to provide two Opbrid B?sbaar An electronic control module regulates engagement and disengagement of electric and diesel power, as well as gear-changing modes and recharging of the Li-ion battery.

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First fleet of 100 Mercedes-Benz Vito E-Cell electric vans covers 650,000 km in customer use; more model variants planned

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The batteries of Vito E-CELL vans are recharged at these locations outside of operating hours. The electric engine, power electronics, converter and AC/DC charger are housed beneath the hood. The power is transferred to the front wheels. Power supply is via charging stations at fleet depots. Charging technology.

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Equipmake & Beulas partner with Go-Ahead London for in-service trials of double-decker e-bus; up to 300 miles with 543 kWh pack

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The Jewel E is powered by Equipmake’s Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED). Integrated into the prop shaft without the need for a separate transmission, the motor is engineered to meet the requirements of a fully laden double-decker bus by producing 3,500 N·m torque at a low motor speed of 1,000 rpm and delivering 400kW maximum power.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sprout at Plug-in 2010

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Eaton is introducing a full family of products for each of the three product market segments: Level 1 (120Vac), Level 2 (240Vac) and DC Quick Charge (480V). Eaton’s quick charger can recharge the iMiEV to 80% of battery capacity in 25 minutes. Evatran Plugless Power. The company recently received a $1.25-million

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Driven: Fiat 500e La Prima EV

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It was popular in Germany and Spain, too, helping it to a third place in total EV sales across Europe’s 10 largest markets. The EV isn’t very much roomier than the ICE-powered 500. At middling speeds the Fiat has no trouble keeping up with more powerful traffic, though acceleration does taper off above 100km/h.

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Cupra Tavascan EV coming to Australia in 2025

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Unlike the four models the Spain-based and VW Group-owned brand already offers, this one will be manufactured in China. The combined maximum power output of the two motors is 250kW, most likely because this is the maximum power output the battery pack can deliver. The Tavascan is based on VW Group’s versatile MEB platform.

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EU launches clean fuel strategy; EU-wide standards of equipment and binding targets for infrastructure

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Clean fuel adoption is being held back by three main barriers, the EC said: the high cost of vehicles; a low level of consumer acceptance; and the lack of recharging and refueling stations. —“Clean Power for Transport: A European alternative fuels strategy”. Clean Power for Transport: A European alternative fuels strategy.

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